Into The Great Wide Open, 6-8 September

What/where is it?

Into The Great Wide Open is a pop festival on Vlieland, a small island on the coast of The Netherlands. It prides itself on being a “dream festival” for all ages, one that offers good music, visual arts and film, all in beautiful rural environs.

How much does it cost?

Adults: €35

Four to 15-year-olds: €7

Admission free for under-fours

Who's playing?

Artists include The Leisure Society, Jacco Gardner, Ebo Taylor and The Silhouettes as well as hip-hop artists Stick Bukowski and The Coup.

Why will the family love it?

This festival is a stylish event but with a nice, slow pace. It is very much rooted in the outdoor experience, so attendees can lap up the music on offer while also gathering around campfires eating oysters from the surrounding flats and freshly-caught sea bass.